FAQ
What does an evaluation consist of?
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The evaluation begins with a conversation about your medical history, current concerns, and personal goals. Your speech-language pathologist will then guide you through a series of assessments tailored to your specific needs—whether related to speech, language, cognition, voice, or swallowing. These may include standardized tests, informal tasks, and real-life communication activities.
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Evaluations typically take 60 to 90 minutes and are designed to gain a thorough understanding of your strengths and areas that may benefit from support. At the end of the session, we’ll review the results with you, answer any questions, and discuss a personalized therapy plan and next steps.
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What does a therapy session look like?
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Therapy sessions will look different for each patient. Therapy plans are tailored just for you based on your abilities, goals, and what’s most important to your recovery.
Each session lasts 50 minutes, during which your speech-language pathologist will guide you through a variety of activities. These might include practicing speech sounds, working on memory or attention tasks, strengthening your voice, or using strategies to improve understanding and expression. If swallowing is a concern, your session may also involve exercises to help with safe and comfortable eating and drinking.
Your SLP will also create a home exercise program for you. These are simple, practical activities you can do between sessions to help speed up your progress and reinforce the skills you're learning in therapy.
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How long will therapy take?
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The length of therapy varies for each individual, depending on their goals, needs, and rate of progress. Because our services are cash-based, you’re not limited by insurance company restrictions on how often or how long you can receive therapy. This gives you the freedom to attend sessions as frequently—or as gradually—as needed. Whether you’re working on a short-term goal or require ongoing support, we tailor your therapy plan to ensure the most effective and personalized care every step of the way.
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What is Speak OUT!® Voice Therapy?
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Speak OUT!® is a specialized voice therapy program designed for people with Parkinson’s disease and related conditions. The program helps strengthen the muscles used for speaking and swallowing, while also improving vocal loudness, clarity of speech, and confidence in communication.
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Therapy focuses on using intentional speech—training your brain to speak with purposeful effort. Sessions are one-on-one with a speech-language pathologist and typically include speaking exercises, cognitive tasks, and daily practice strategies you can use at home.
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The goal of Speak OUT!® is to help you maintain your voice and communication skills as part of living well with Parkinson’s. It’s evidence-based, practical, and empowering—many clients find it not only helpful, but enjoyable and motivating.
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For more information, please visit www.ParkinsonVoiceProject.org.
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Do you take insurance?
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SCOPE Speech-Language Pathology is an out-of-network provider; therefore, insurance is not billed directly. You are responsible for all payments for services. Superbills containing necessary documentation and coding are provided to you upon request to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
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What form of payment do you accept?
At this time, we accept cash and check as well as credit/debit card payment. We also accept payment via Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA.)